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The Chancellor’s announcement of a simple micro loan scheme shows that he has listened to the concerns of local builders who have struggled to access affordable finance during the lockdown, said the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). However, with many small to

Suffolk Trading Standards Imports Team recently intercepted a shipment of ladders at Felixstowe that had raised concerns due to incomplete documentation that breached General Product Safety Regulations. Test & Research Centre – an independent testing centre that is funded and

Pro Scaffolding (South West) Ltd recently moved into a new depot with fantastic facilities, including in-door equipment and vehicle storage and modern offices. This is their third move since 2009 as the company grows and grows – and this growth

Wolverhampton based SCP Group along with generous support from the UK scaffolding industry are raising much needed funds against the fight on Covid-19. PPE Equipment, high specification face masks and computer tablets are on the way – a lot more

As industry slows during the lockdown, many companies have shown a determination to support the NHS key workers who are saving lives during the pandemic. Several scaffolding companies and their associated suppliers have been doing their best to help too.

Langley Roofing Systems, supported by The Construction Industry Council (CIC) have released a video for guidance on safe working during the Covid-19 pandemic. Watch the video here: SOURCE: CIC http://cic.org.uk/news/article.php?s=2020-04-24-guidance-for-on-site-construction-sites

We are now entering an extended lockdown period with social distancing, punctuated only by a daily exercise session and essential trips for food. The industry remains in a state of limbo – worried about finances, frustrated with the lack of

In response to growing construction industry concerns about the complexity and prohibitive costs of adjudication, the CIC is launching its own procedure for amounts of £50,000 or less. The purpose is to provide a simple and cost-effective way to make

The Federation of Maser Builders (FMB) is backing calls from the CBI to increase the Government guarantees on loans to small businesses to 100%, to reflect the difficulty that builders are facing in accessing finance. The FMB is also calling on banks

Whether you are still working onsite, working from home, or if you’ve been furloughed; COVID19 is going to have an impact on your well-being. The Scaffolding Association has launched three Scaffold Industry Guidance Notes (SIGNS) aimed at supporting individuals though